In this day and era in which every person claims to be an Islaāmic 'scholar", "thinker" and "researcher' in his own right and much unwarranted and devious criticism is being levelled against people who rightly recognize the significance of Taqleeīd [i.e. the unflinching and unwavering adherence to one madh-hab in Deeīni matters] there was a great need to remove doubts created in the minds of the unwary public. The Author has very ably compiled this booklet wherein the replies to many pertinent questions pertaining to Taqlīeed have been given. The layout of the book is very admirable in that it has been prepared in a question and answer format, thus making it convenient for readers to find convincing replies to pertinent issues. He has endeavoured to present the subject in layman's language, thereby facilitating its comprehension for as many readers as possible. As far as possible, he has given references for texts quoted from other academic works as well. Some of the questions in the book are given below:
- There is one Qur'aān and one Nabi, so what is the need for different madhaaāhib?
- …In that case, why do only four madh-habs exist?
- Can all four schools of jurisprudence be correct concurrently?
- If a man claims to be following the Fiq-h of Imaām Bukhari, will he not be on the straight path?
- Kindly explain Taqlīeed through a practical example
- Please list at least ten of the most distinguished scholars of Hadīeeth, who lived in different centuries, and hailed from various lands, that followed each of the four madhaahib respectively
- I am a Muĥhammadi not a HĤanafi/Shaaāfi`ee. Is this statement correct? – Why?
The book consists of 25 similar questions about Taqleeīd. At the end of the book a summary has been presented of a debate between two scholars. Thereafter, as an example of how easily people are misled, the issue of performing Salah with short sleeves has been dealt with in detail.
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